What type of woman would men opt for, a damsel in distress or an established, self-sufficient lady
which women are more preferred by men: (a) women needing emotional and financial assistance or (b) self-sufficient stable women, given that beauty, age and other factors are the same.
Not a man but in my opinion a damsel in distress. They like to feel like heros.
I think that would depend on the man. As there are damsel in distress type women then there are men who would like to play hero. There are also men who prefer someone self-sufficient and stable, as they are not interested in drama but would prefer a partner and companion.
Thanks @Ohma, I think you are right. Thank you for the answer.
Thank you @JeanMeriam, I feel in today's world when people like to have a more practical approach to life, men do prefer women who are practical and show less drama while some men with budding heroes inside them are still present
Thanks for the answer.
Definately a woman in distress, in my view anyway. I have always been attracted to women needing some form of help, or in a difficult situation...maybe the night in shining armour syndrome.
A damsel in mistress may be more accommodative because of her feeling of necessity. An established self-sufficient lady may be preferable if the man is more accommodative.
Interesting question...
As a woman, I've found that I've attracted different men according to which role I was playing at the time.
Its interesting to see how other people have answered this question.
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